The last six months have given many their first experience with remote e-learning. To say that it's been a mixed bag would be a cliché. But understanding both the pros and cons will help you get the most out of it, and also avoid some pitfalls along the way. First a...
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Language Learning Plateaus – How to Beat Them
Hi! If you’ve previously spent time learning languages, you know what a language learning plateau feels like. If you are just starting to learn another language, you’ll know soon enough. Basically a language learning plateau is when you stop learning the language as...
Podcast Recommendations for People Learning Spanish
Hola, Podcasts are a great way to supplement your language studies. When I was learning Spanish in college, I almost always listened to a podcast or music in Spanish while I walked to class. It's a great way to take advantage of those in-between moments and get lots...
How to Memorize the Colors (or any word!) in Portuguese Faster
As Cores Learning in context is the fastest way to learn vocabulary words in a foreign language. By combining listening, reading, and speaking new words within complete sentences, you’ll learn Portuguese faster. Deliberate practice is one of the 6 research-backed...
How to Memorize the Colors (or any word!) in French Faster
Les Couleurs Learning in context is the fastest way to learn vocabulary words in a foreign language. By combining listening, reading, and speaking new words within complete sentences, you’ll learn French faster. Deliberate practice is one of the 6 research-backed...
How to Memorize the Colors (or any word!) in Spanish Faster
Los Colores Learning in context is the fastest way to learn vocabulary words in a foreign language. By combining listening, reading, and speaking new words within complete sentences, you’ll learn Spanish faster. Deliberate practice is one of the 6 research-backed...
Why Language Learning in the US is Broken
If you're going to do something, do it right. Unfortunately, language learning is rarely done right. In the United States, it's especially broken. Billions of dollars and millions of hours spent a year with very little to show for it. High school classes, free mobile...
Language Learning Success = (Invested Time x Motivation) / Inhibition
The famous Hungarian polyglot Kató Lamb came up with a useful formula to evaluate your language acquisition success. Result = (Invested Time x Motivation) / Inhibition I think this is a great formula. Throughout the years I’ve always gone back to this formula because...
Deliberate Practice: Parley Blue’s Uncomfortably Satisfying Secret Sauce
When I first started re-learning Portuguese with Parley Blue, it was an interesting mix of uncomfortable and satisfying. The discomfort came from constantly being stretched beyond my current abilities. In calls with my coach, I struggled to understand and formulate...
Learn a Foreign Language Faster With These 6 Research Backed Principles!
Language learning is a long-term goal. It is a marathon, not a sprint. If you are watching this video, I can imagine a few things about you and your character. You are goal driven and brave. You have grit, determination, and foresight. If you are interested in...
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